Once, he washed dishes for a living. Today, he is a Padma Shri winner and entered world records for cooking 617 dishes in a day. Who is Chef Damu?From washing dishes to earning a Padma Shri, Chef Damodharan's journey is an inspiration. This culinary maestro, a PhD holder in culinary a...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Homebuyer suspected poor quality construction; TNREAT allows independent engineer audit despite builder’s objectionHomebuyers have won a significant victory in Tamil Nadu, with the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (TNREAT) allowing them to appoint independ...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Weather tomorrow June 28: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala and Telangana; Delhi-NCR to see thunderstorms & gusty winds, heatwave warning for UPWeather tomorrow: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Sunday, June 28, with heavy to extremely heavy downpours expected in east...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Manickam Tagore appointed new Tamil Nadu Congress chiefManickam Tagore has been appointed as the new President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, replacing K Selvaperunthagai. The announcemen...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK-led SPA, cites bid to prop up AIADMK govtThe MDMK, led by Vaiko, has severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing its long-time ally of attempting to instal...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
High score in elective, zero in essay: PMK demands probe into assistant professor exam resultsPMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has voiced grave concerns over the recent recruitment exam for over 2,700 assistant professors, alleging "plan...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
She studied after grazing buffaloes & doing household chores: How a Tamil Nadu taxi driver's daughter defied all odds to become IAS officer with AIR 152IAS success story: Vanmathi, daughter of a taxi driver from rural Tamil Nadu, defied financial hardship and societal pressures to become an...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Weather Tomorrow June 27: IMD sounds heavy rain alert for Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Gujarat and Assam; thunderstorms in Delhi, Chandigarh; severe heatwave to continue in Uttar PradeshWeather Tomorrow June 27: According to IMD, heavy to very heavy monsoon rains lash the west, south, east, and Northeast, parts of Uttar Pra...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new government busesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched 300 new government buses, costing Rs 127.21 crore, to significantly improve public transp...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM strongly opposes Centre's NLC disinvestment planTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has strongly opposed the Union Government's plan to disinvest up to three percent of its equity i...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha membersTen new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted la...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar releases white paper on Electricity BoardTamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law, CTR Nirmal Kumar, on Thursday released a detailed White Paper statement on the infrastruc...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Only 4 requests from Tamil Nadu: No EVM memory check requests filed in 4 of 5 election statesIn a notable shift, EVM memory check applications were absent in four of the five recent assembly election states, a stark contrast to prev...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Will stand with you in working for Tamil Nadu's progress: Rahul Gandhi greets Vijay on birthdayCongress leader Rahul Gandhi extended birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who turned 52. Gandhi affirmed his suppo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
PMK opposes new tribunal on Mekedatu dam issue, urges TN Government to withdraw proposalPMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly opposed the Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution seeking a tribunal for the Mekedatu dam issue. He wa...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga ReddyKarnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST